On The Course With Natalie Gulbis

bangkokbobby · 01-01-2010, 07:39 PM

She talks about how much hard work goes into what fans see as the final product...also talks about her faith...the interviewer is Jud Wilhite, Senior Pastor at Central Christian Church : Las Vegas

On the Course with Natalie Gulbis

http://www.mylpga.com/forum/videos/

bangkokbobby · 01-01-2010, 07:47 PM

I am sometimes hesitant to post anything to do with a player's faith...I actually get tired of every celebrity thanking God as if their faith was greater than that of their competitors...as if whatever God they follow had nothing better to do than arbitrate a contest...especially when I see musicians/singers who sing lyrics that are misogynistic, violent, prurient, etc thank God at an awards show...

...but I thought it was a nice video...and Natalie seems like the real deal...it seems people who meet her have nothing but nice things to say...and I have to figure it's difficult at times to be Natalie...I have to think she sometimes encounters some...interesting, let's say...men who maybe she'd rather not meet but remains the same sweet person I've been told she is...

ctmurray · 01-01-2010, 09:44 PM

When I watch Natalie play she always acknowledges the crowd at each green. Now all the players do something, but for many it looks boringly repetitive, sort of a reflex, but Natalie looks and acts like each time is the first time she has been applauded.

But in addition she does not seem to get upset enough when she plays poorly. You would never know if she got a birdie or double bogie by her reaction on the green. Maybe she needs a bit more competitve fire? Like Paula, she seems to be upset when she does poorly - yet is quite plesant as well. A minor point for sure.

Balabill · 01-02-2010, 12:27 PM

Natalie Gulbis promotes woman’s golf in America like no other professional in the game with the exception of possibly Anika. She has a lot of demands on her personal time but seems to manage that quite well. Everyone knows that Natalie has a lower back problem that has set her down on occasion, as someone who has experienced chronic back problems first hand, I can appreciate what she is going through. She is a tough lady who never uses her health problems as an excuse. Natalie is capable of playing golf with the top contenders in the game, when she starts missing fairways, you can bet that she is experiencing lower back pain. I hope Natalie comes out this year and cracks the top ten. Possibly the shortened season will be beneficial to Natalie’s game. However, we won’t get to see Natalie until March in California unless TGC televises the Asian swing in Feb.

Thanks for posting that video Bankokbobby

Saint-Just X · 01-02-2010, 08:47 PM

An iffy back,coupled with that golf swing,is not a recipe for future success.(Paula Creamer's adopted a slightly less exaggerated version of it,too.)

I wonder would a swing change,even though it would be painful (golf-wise) in the short term,produce greater benefits in the long term ?

Bigger picture,and all that...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

ctmurray · 01-03-2010, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by Saint-Just X

An iffy back,coupled with that golf swing,is not a recipe for future success.(Paula Creamer's adopted a slightly less exaggerated version of it,too.)

I wonder would a swing change,even though it would be painful (golf-wise) in the short term,produce greater benefits in the long term ?

Bigger picture,and all that...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

I assume they both developed the swing in order to gain length? I assume so but I am not sure that I have read this anywhere. It looks like it would hurt and you could not keep the swing into your old (middle) age (Julie Inkster could not have survived with that swing).

Rusty · 01-03-2010, 06:41 PM

Sounds like she needs some acupuncture does wonders for the back, helped my dad who has two ruined disc's. As for her faith to each there own. I don't think people here are going to be too offended.

Balabill · 01-04-2010, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by ctmurray

I assume they both developed the swing in order to gain length? I assume so but I am not sure that I have read this anywhere. It looks like it would hurt and you could not keep the swing into your old (middle) age (Julie Inkster could not have survived with that swing).

Apparently she developed that funky swing in high school where she played on the boy's team. The dip (or chasing the ball) was used for extra yardage off the tee, to keep up with the boys.

01-01-2010, 07:47 PM	#2
bangkokbobby Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New York Posts: 2,895	I am sometimes hesitant to post anything to do with a player's faith...I actually get tired of every celebrity thanking God as if their faith was greater than that of their competitors...as if whatever God they follow had nothing better to do than arbitrate a contest...especially when I see musicians/singers who sing lyrics that are misogynistic, violent, prurient, etc thank God at an awards show... ...but I thought it was a nice video...and Natalie seems like the real deal...it seems people who meet her have nothing but nice things to say...and I have to figure it's difficult at times to be Natalie...I have to think she sometimes encounters some...interesting, let's say...men who maybe she'd rather not meet but remains the same sweet person I've been told she is... __________________ Don't fear failure. — Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts it is glorious even to fail. ---Bruce Lee http://bangkokbobbysports.wordpress.com/

01-02-2010, 08:47 PM	#5
Saint-Just X Senior Member Contests: Joint 3nd place overall winner 2010 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,675	An iffy back,coupled with that golf swing,is not a recipe for future success.(Paula Creamer's adopted a slightly less exaggerated version of it,too.) I wonder would a swing change,even though it would be painful (golf-wise) in the short term,produce greater benefits in the long term ? Bigger picture,and all that... Pax Vobiscum Saint-Just X __________________ I have sent the most relevant posts you made about Paula Creamer to her lawyers. Hope they take action against your statements - Elf

01-03-2010, 04:51 PM	#6
ctmurray Donating Member Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2010. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,176	Originally Posted by Saint-Just X An iffy back,coupled with that golf swing,is not a recipe for future success.(Paula Creamer's adopted a slightly less exaggerated version of it,too.) I wonder would a swing change,even though it would be painful (golf-wise) in the short term,produce greater benefits in the long term ? Bigger picture,and all that... Pax Vobiscum Saint-Just X I assume they both developed the swing in order to gain length? I assume so but I am not sure that I have read this anywhere. It looks like it would hurt and you could not keep the swing into your old (middle) age (Julie Inkster could not have survived with that swing).

01-04-2010, 12:25 PM	#8
Balabill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bala Canada just north of Toronto Posts: 407	Originally Posted by ctmurray I assume they both developed the swing in order to gain length? I assume so but I am not sure that I have read this anywhere. It looks like it would hurt and you could not keep the swing into your old (middle) age (Julie Inkster could not have survived with that swing). Apparently she developed that funky swing in high school where she played on the boy's team. The dip (or chasing the ball) was used for extra yardage off the tee, to keep up with the boys. Last edited by Balabill; 01-04-2010 at 01:34 PM.

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01-01-2010, 09:44 PM	#3
ctmurray Donating Member Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2010. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,176	When I watch Natalie play she always acknowledges the crowd at each green. Now all the players do something, but for many it looks boringly repetitive, sort of a reflex, but Natalie looks and acts like each time is the first time she has been applauded. But in addition she does not seem to get upset enough when she plays poorly. You would never know if she got a birdie or double bogie by her reaction on the green. Maybe she needs a bit more competitve fire? Like Paula, she seems to be upset when she does poorly - yet is quite plesant as well. A minor point for sure.

01-02-2010, 12:27 PM	#4
Balabill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bala Canada just north of Toronto Posts: 407	Natalie Gulbis promotes woman’s golf in America like no other professional in the game with the exception of possibly Anika. She has a lot of demands on her personal time but seems to manage that quite well. Everyone knows that Natalie has a lower back problem that has set her down on occasion, as someone who has experienced chronic back problems first hand, I can appreciate what she is going through. She is a tough lady who never uses her health problems as an excuse. Natalie is capable of playing golf with the top contenders in the game, when she starts missing fairways, you can bet that she is experiencing lower back pain. I hope Natalie comes out this year and cracks the top ten. Possibly the shortened season will be beneficial to Natalie’s game. However, we won’t get to see Natalie until March in California unless TGC televises the Asian swing in Feb. Thanks for posting that video Bankokbobby

01-03-2010, 06:41 PM	#7
Rusty Administrator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northern Territory Posts: 905 Images: 79	Sounds like she needs some acupuncture does wonders for the back, helped my dad who has two ruined disc's. As for her faith to each there own. I don't think people here are going to be too offended.